Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena - July 2010 Location Date/Time Deaths & Property & Event Type and Details Injuries Crop Dmg TEXAS, South Panhandle CROSBY COUNTY --- LORENZO [33.67, -101.53], 6.2 NNE KALGARY [33.48, -101.09] 07/01/10 12:00 CST 0 Heavy Rain 07/04/10 12:00 CST 0 Source: Mesonet Scattered showers and thunderstorms initially began to produce rainfall around midday on the 1st. This activity gradually evolved toward heavy tropical downpours, especially during the evening hours of the 3rd through the morning hours of the 4th. The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet sites near Ralls and White River Lake recorded storm total rainfall amounts of 6.74 inches and 6.10 inches respectively. Four-day storm total rainfall amounts measured by the Crosbyton National Weather Service cooperative observer shattered records for Crosbyton per reports from the Crosby County Reporter-Examiner. The official observer measured 9.43 inches, which exceeded the local record for total July rainfall of 8.40 inches set in 1900. Local agricultural officials reported that the rains resulted in no adverse impacts for Crosby County crops. As a result of the heavy rain and subsequent run-off, however, White River Lake experienced a rise of nine feet which crested on the 12th. FLOYD COUNTY --- FLOYDADA [33.98, -101.33], 3.5 E MC COY [33.87, -101.37] 07/01/10 12:00 CST 0 Heavy Rain 07/04/10 12:00 CST 0 Source: Mesonet Scattered showers and thunderstorms initially began to produce rainfall around midday on the 1st. This activity gradually evolved toward heavy tropical downpours, especially during the evening hours of the 3rd through the morning hours of the 4th. The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Floydada measured a storm total rainfall amount of 4.63 inches. GARZA COUNTY --- SOUTHLAND [33.35, -101.55], 0.4 SSE POST [33.17, -101.38] 07/01/10 12:00 CST 15K Heavy Rain 07/04/10 12:00 CST 0 Source: Mesonet Scattered showers and thunderstorms initially began to produce rainfall around midday on the 1st. This activity gradually evolved toward heavy tropical downpours, especially during the evening hours of the 3rd through the morning hours of the 4th. Although no heavy rains were occurring at the time, wet pavement from earlier heavy rains contributed to the hydroplaning of a vehicle on U.S. Highway 84 near Post around 23:30 CST. The vehicle reportedly came to rest 60 feet off of the highway in a canyon area along the Caprock escarpment. No significant injuries were reported. The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet measured storm rainfall totals that included: 9.78 inches at Post, 9.08 inches at Graham, and 5.88 inches at Lake Alan Henry. Local newspapers reported unofficial amounts between 10.00 and 12.00 inches in western Garza County. HALL COUNTY --- TURKEY [34.40, -100.88], MEMPHIS [34.72, -100.53] 07/01/10 12:00 CST 0.10M Heavy Rain 07/04/10 12:00 CST 0.10M Source: Mesonet Scattered showers and thunderstorms initially began to produce rainfall around midday on the 1st. This activity gradually evolved toward heavy tropical downpours, especially during the evening hours of the 3rd through the morning hours of the 4th. The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Turkey measured 4.07 inches of rainfall throughout the event. Local newspaper articles reported approximated unofficial totals across the county that measured between 3.00 and 8.00 inches. Standing water was observed in a number of low-lying areas, including within crop lands and across several unpaved rural roadways which sustained minor damages. Otherwise, no significant flash flooding or flooding was reported. HOCKLEY COUNTY --- LEVELLAND [33.58, -102.37], 0.4 SW ROPESVILLE [33.42, -102.16] 07/01/10 12:00 CST 0 Heavy Rain 07/04/10 12:00 CST 0 Source: Mesonet Page 1 of 8 Printed on: 10/17/2010 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena - July 2010 Location Date/Time Deaths & Property & Event Type and Details Injuries Crop Dmg Scattered showers and thunderstorms initially began to produce rainfall around midday on the 1st. This activity gradually evolved toward heavy tropical downpours, especially during the evening hours of the 3rd through the morning hours of the 4th. The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Anton measured a storm total rainfall amount of 4.05 inches, while the Levelland site measured 2.55 inches. Local newspapers, however, reported higher unofficial measurements. Approximate rainfall totals across the county reported by media sources include: 6.75 inches at Ropesville, 5.00 inches at Arnett, and 4.50 inches at Sundown. KENT COUNTY --- CLAIREMONT [33.17, -100.75], JAYTON [33.25, -100.58] 07/01/10 12:00 CST 0 Heavy Rain 07/04/10 12:00 CST 0 Source: Mesonet Scattered showers and thunderstorms initially began to produce rainfall around midday on the 1st. This activity gradually evolved toward heavy tropical downpours, especially during the evening hours of the 3rd through the morning hours of the 4th. The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Jayton recorded a storm total rainfall of 6.30 inches. No significant flooding or flash flooding was reported. LUBBOCK COUNTY --- 5.8 SSW WOLFFORTH [33.43, -102.07], 3.5 W ACUFF [33.60, -101.68] 07/01/10 12:00 CST 0.25M Heavy Rain 07/04/10 12:00 CST 0 Source: Mesonet Scattered showers and thunderstorms initially began to produce rainfall around midday on the 1st. This activity gradually evolved toward heavy tropical downpours, especially during the evening hours of the 3rd through the morning hours of the 4th. Heavy rainfall contributed to the collapse of a Lubbock business at approximately 22:30 CST on the 4th. Rain water collected atop the Starbuck's Cafe, a flat roofed structure, at the intersection of 82nd Street and Quaker Avenue. The entire roof of the structure collapsed under the weight of the water. The quick actions of a store manager led to the evacuation of a dozen employees and patrons seconds before the roof collapsed. Thus no injuries were reported. The building was deemed a total loss and was condemned and destroyed. Reported storm total rainfall measurements across Lubbock County included: 9.25 inches at Wolfforth, 7.88 at Lubbock's Science Spectrum, 6.12 inches at Lubbock's Preston Smith International Airport, 5.15 inches at Texas Tech University, and 4.93 inches at Reese Center. LYNN COUNTY --- NEW HOME [33.32, -101.92], DRAW [33.02, -101.67] 07/01/10 12:00 CST 0 Heavy Rain 07/04/10 12:00 CST 0 Source: Mesonet Scattered showers and thunderstorms initially began to produce rainfall around midday on the 1st. This activity gradually evolved toward heavy tropical downpours, especially during the evening hours of the 3rd through the morning hours of the 4th. Storm total rainfall amounts measured by the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet and by National Weather Service cooperative observers included: 14.20 inches at Draw, 10.24 inches at O'Donnell, and 7.78 inches at Tahoka. TERRY COUNTY --- 6.6 SW WELLMAN [32.98, -102.51], 5.2 ENE MEADOW [33.36, -102.12] 07/01/10 12:00 CST 0 Heavy Rain 07/04/10 12:00 CST 0 Source: Mesonet Scattered showers and thunderstorms initially began to produce rainfall around midday on the 1st. This activity gradually evolved toward heavy tropical downpours, especially during the evening hours of the 3rd through the morning hours of the 4th. Reported storm total rainfall measurements across Terry County included: 13.50 inches west of Needmore, 9.20 inches southeast of Brownfield, and 7.83 inches in Brownfield. TERRY COUNTY --- 5.0 NW BROWNFIELD [33.23, -102.34], 4.1 NE BROWNFIELD ARPT [33.21, -102.13], 6.3 ESE UNION [32.98, -102.14], 2.7 SW WELLMAN [33.03, -102.47] 07/03/10 20:41 CST 0.50M Flash Flood (due to Heavy Rain) 07/04/10 07:00 CST 0 Source: Emergency Manager Page 2 of 8 Printed on: 10/17/2010 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena - July 2010 Location Date/Time Deaths & Property & Event Type and Details Injuries Crop Dmg Prolonged and heavy rainfall began to result in flash flooding over portions of Terry County during the late evening of the 3rd. Local emergency management officials initially reported that all roads leading to "The Draw" area in Brownfield were inundated with high running water by 20:41 CST. Also, at that time, two RV-campers were threatened by rapidly rising water in the Brownfield City Park. In addition, Webb Street also became inundated by flowing flood water east of town. Local authorities also reported that playa lakes in the Brownfield vicinity began to exceed capacity by 21:00 CST. At 21:55 CST, first responders rescued a motorist as their vehicle was being washed away on U.S. Highway 62 southwest of Brownfield. Unspecified reports of a family rescued from raging flood waters additionally was received at that time, possibly along Texas Highway 137 southeast of Brownfield. Between 22:45 CST and 22:50 CST several reports of stranded motorists were received across southern and eastern Terry County, including along Farm to Market Road 2196 between Brownfield and Ropesville. Several of these motorists were reportedly taking refuge atop their vehicles. Damages to county roads and rural highways from flowing water was reported to be significant, totaling at least $300,000 in repair costs. During the early morning hours of the 4th, additional heavy rainfall with Doppler radar estimated amounts approaching 14 inches, fell over the confluence of Sulphur and Lost Draws approximately five miles northwest of Brownfield.